These spectacular photos capture a series of lightning bolts crashing into America's greatest natural wonder.
Shrouded in darkness, the incredible images show the bolts repeatedly striking the Grand Canyon - illuminating the walls of its South Rim.
The breathtaking photos, featuring the Desert View watchtower in the foreground, were taken by fearless photographer Travis Roe.
Natural wonder: This stunning photo captures a lightning bolt crashing into America's greatest natural wonder
Magical: The incredible images, featuring the Desert View watchtower in the foreground, were taken by professional photographer Travis J Roe
The 38-year-old photographer, from New Hampshire, tracked a storm as it moved across Arizona's most famous landmark, which is considered one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.
He watched in awe as a series of bolts surged down from the clouds - lashing against the rocks and lighting up the surrounding landscape.
'The Grand Canyon is awe-inspiring at the best of times, let alone during a storm,' said Mr Roe.
Fearless: The 38-year-old photographer, from New Hampshire, tracked a storm as it moved across Arizona's most famous landmark
'I've been to the Grand Canyon specifically to shoot lightning photos in past years and the weather conditions for getting lightning shots were the best I've seen there that night.'
Mr Roe, who has 20 years' photography experience, said the risk of being struck by a lighting bolt is always present during his shoots.
'Getting struck by lightning is something I'm mindful of, especially when standing next to an all metal camera tripod,' he said.
Dangerous encounter: Mr Roe, who has 20 years' photography experience, said the risk of being struck by a lighting bolt is always present during his shoots
Landmark: The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and a mile deep. It was created at least 17 million years ago
'I've shot lightning in other locations where I've had some close strikes that got my attention. However, that night at the Grand Canyon, I thankfully didn't have any lightning strikes that needed me to take shelter.'
The Grand Canyon is 277 miles long, 18 miles wide and a mile deep.
It was created at least 17 million years ago as the Colorado River and its tributaries sliced through layer after layer of rock cutting their channels while the Colorado Plateau was uplifted.
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